GOP loses top recruit against freshman Rep. Titus

Republicans have lost a top recruit in Nevada, as banker John Guedry has abruptly ended his campaign against freshman Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.)

Guedry, who entered the race just last month, cited "recent events" in his personal life.

Here is Guedry's statement, from Las Vegas City Life:

“I entered this race to help make our state and nation a better place for my family and future generations of Nevadans. Recent events have compelled me as a father and husband to end my campaign for public office and focus my attention on important issues closer to home.

“I am incredibly honored and grateful for the tremendous support I’ve received during this campaign and I want to thank everyone who has been so involved and helpful.

“I am more confident than ever that the approach being taken by politicians in Washington D.C. is ill-advised and incorrect … it will just need to be another Nevadan to lead the fight to bring commonsense leadership to Congress and argue these important principles for Nevadans.”

The situation is strikingly similar to the on that brought Titus into the race against then-Rep. Jon Porter (R-Nev.) in 2008. In that race, Clark County Prosecutor Robert Daskas (D) dropped out of the race in April 2008, also for famiy reasons. Titus, the 2006 Democratic gubernatorial nominee, soon jumped into the race and defeated Porter in a Democratic-trending district.